Lesher Center for the Arts

Lesher Center for the Arts The premier arts destination of Contra Costa County, in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek, CA. The Center is owned and operated by the City of Walnut Creek.
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The Lesher Center for the Arts, located in Walnut Creek, CA, is the premier destination for an exceptional arts and entertainment experience. First opened in October 1990, the Center now presents more than 900 productions and events each year. More than 350,000 patrons walk through the Center's front doors each year.

✨ Music, dance, culture, and community!Our two-day celebration of the festival of lights returns for 2026 at the Lesher ...
07/24/2026

✨ Music, dance, culture, and community!

Our two-day celebration of the festival of lights returns for 2026 at the Lesher Center in downtown Walnut Creek! LesherArtsCenter.org/Diwali

Friday, Oct. 23
7:30pm | Headliner performance by Nimesh Patel
9:15pm | Drone light show in the sky over the Lesher Center

Saturday, Oct. 24
12 - 5pm | Free family friendly street fair outside the Lesher Center

Vendor opportunity! Our Diwali Celebration features an outdoor street fair on October 24! Interested artists and vendors...
07/06/2026

Vendor opportunity! Our Diwali Celebration features an outdoor street fair on October 24! Interested artists and vendors are encouraged to apply: LesherArtsCenter.org/Diwali ✨

Come join us 12-5pm at the Lesher Center for the FIESTA CULTURAL street fair! Our annual event is a vibrant celebration ...
06/13/2026

Come join us 12-5pm at the Lesher Center for the FIESTA CULTURAL street fair! Our annual event is a vibrant celebration of the diverse cultures of Latin America. Free family-friendly performances, workshops, food, and marketplace all day long! ☀️

☀️🎉 Music, dance, culture, and community!Bring the whole family to our Fiesta Cultural FREE Street Fair on Saturday, Jun...
06/11/2026

☀️🎉 Music, dance, culture, and community!

Bring the whole family to our Fiesta Cultural FREE Street Fair on Saturday, June 13, from 12–5 PM outside the Lesher Center in downtown Walnut Creek!

See full vendor lineup and entertainment schedule here: LCArts.org/StreetFair

🌵✂️ Painting with Paper: Collaged Cactus Workshop!Join artist Yoli Manzo for this FREE all-ages workshop during Fiesta C...
06/10/2026

🌵✂️ Painting with Paper: Collaged Cactus Workshop!

Join artist Yoli Manzo for this FREE all-ages workshop during Fiesta Cultural and create a vibrant cactus artwork inspired by Mexican art and design traditions. All supplies are provided—just bring your creativity!

🎟️ Free, but advance reservations are required.
LCArts.org/Fiesta

We’re excited to announce a career opportunity for an experienced and collaborative Production Services Supervisor to jo...
06/09/2026

We’re excited to announce a career opportunity for an experienced and collaborative Production Services Supervisor to join the Lesher Center for the Arts! This role leads our technical theater team and plays a key part in delivering exceptional production experiences for our resident programs and rental clients.

Application Deadline: June 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST
Apply early at www.walnutcreekca.gov/careers; recruitment may close sooner!

⚽ We're proud to host watch parties for two international fútbol matches on Saturday, June 13! The Lesher Center’s 800-...
06/08/2026

⚽ We're proud to host watch parties for two international fútbol matches on Saturday, June 13!

The Lesher Center’s 800-seat Hofmann Theater will be home to two live broadcasts:
12pm – 1:30pm: Qatar vs Switzerland
3pm – 4:30pm: Brazil vs Morocco
(match times are approximate)

🎟️ Free, but advance reservations are required!
Visit LesherArtsCenter.org/events

🎭✨ Design your own Alebrije Mask!Join artist Yoli Manzo for this FREE all-ages workshop during Fiesta Cultural and creat...
06/08/2026

🎭✨ Design your own Alebrije Mask!

Join artist Yoli Manzo for this FREE all-ages workshop during Fiesta Cultural and create a colorful mask inspired by the imaginative world of alebrijes. All supplies are provided—just bring your creativity!

🎟️ Free, but advance reservations are required.
LCArts.org/Fiesta

🎶💃 Fiesta Cultural's FREE Street Fair returns Saturday, June 13!Join us from 12–5 PM for an afternoon of live music, dan...
06/08/2026

🎶💃 Fiesta Cultural's FREE Street Fair returns Saturday, June 13!

Join us from 12–5 PM for an afternoon of live music, dance, and cultural celebration featuring the diverse traditions of Latin America. Fun for all ages!

See full vendor lineup and entertainment schedule here: LCArts.org/StreetFair

🔥 Fiesta Cultural starts with a bang on Friday June 12!Grammy Award-winning Pacific Mambo Orchestra brings its electrify...
06/07/2026

🔥 Fiesta Cultural starts with a bang on Friday June 12!

Grammy Award-winning Pacific Mambo Orchestra brings its electrifying blend of salsa, jazz, and big band sound to the Lesher Center for one unforgettable night. 💃🎺

Get your tickets now! LCArts.org/Fiesta

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1601 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, CA
94596

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